Guardians of Tradition
Discover the master artisans preserving China's intangible cultural heritage through decades of dedicated craftsmanship and scholarly pursuit.
Gu Wenxia
Gu Wenxia is a master of Su embroidery who founded the Suzhou Embroidery Art Museum. She has dedicat...
Yao Jianping
Yao Jianping is a contemporary master of Su embroidery who has elevated the craft to new heights. Sh...
Zou Yingzi
Zou Yingzi is an innovative Su embroidery master who created the 'Zou's Drop Stitch' (Zou Shi Di Di...
Chen Hongying
Chen Hongying is a prominent figure in the contemporary Su embroidery community. As Party Secretary...
Mou Zhihong
Mou Zhihong is the last disciple of Jin Jingfen and a master of Su embroidery. She represents the co...
Qian Meihua
Qian Meihua was the first intellectual to specialize in cloisonné design in New China. She studied u...
Zhong Liansheng
Zhong Liansheng is known as 'China's First Cloisonné Diplomat' for his role in presenting cloisonné...
Liu Yongshen
Liu Yongshen is celebrated as 'China's First Cloisonné Craftsman' for his technical mastery of the e...